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336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571361618
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Description
1944. After the Liberation, Mathilde leaves France to join her husband in Morocco.But life here is unrecognisable to this brave and passionate young woman. Her life is now that of a farmer’s wife – with all the sacrifices and vexations that brings...
Community Reviews Summary of 922 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 44%
tense 39%
dark 37%
informative 33%
challenging 31%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 29% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
Colonisation, Racism, MisogynyMinor
Homophobia, Death of parent, Rape336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571361618
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Description
1944. After the Liberation, Mathilde leaves France to join her husband in Morocco.But life here is unrecognisable to this brave and passionate young woman. Her life is now that of a farmer’s wife – with all the sacrifices and vexations that brings...
Community Reviews Summary of 922 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 44%
tense 39%
dark 37%
informative 33%
challenging 31%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 29% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Violence, Physical abuseModerate
Colonisation, Racism, MisogynyMinor
Homophobia, Death of parent, Rape